Combining deep expertise in life sciences regulatory law with experience across the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device sectors, Baker McKenzie‘s team advises on domestic and multijurisdictional M&A transactions, restructuring projects, and commercial matters. The team also advises on licensing for manufacturing, sales, distribution, and advertising, while supporting clients on compliance and anti-corruption matters, product liability and safety disputes, consumer protection, and IP, including healthcare-related trade marks. Practice head Vanina Caniza, the firm’s global chair of healthcare and life sciences, advises multinational, regional, and Argentine clients on compliance, commercial agreements, M&A, and regulatory matters across pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical devices. Santiago Maqueda, a specialist in regulatory assessments and dispute resolution, frequently advises clients on contracts with government entities, partners, and suppliers. Also part of the core team, senior associate Rocío Rojas Iglesias handles transactional and regulatory matters involving the healthcare and life sciences sectors.
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- 'In addition to technical knowledge, they have a strong business acumen, which allows them to anticipate scenarios and structure alternatives.'
Key clients
- Abbvie Laboratories / Allergan
- Aphria
- Abbott Laboratories
- Amicus
- Axenya
- Bausch & Lomb
- BeiGene
- Biogen
- Boston Scientific
- Centessa
- Colgate
- CSL Behring
Work highlights
Advised Moderna on structuring commercial agreements for the restructuring of its vaccines business model in Latin America.
Advised Merck on contractual matters and public law analysis, including the supply, distribution, and licensing agreement with Sinergium Biotech for HPV vaccines, and regulatory and public law implications around the supply agreement with the National Ministry of Health.
Advised Aphria, Inc. on a class action in Canada regarding the acquisition of several companies in the medicinal cannabis market, providing an expert report on the regulatory framework, due diligence, and market expectations.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Vanina Caniza
Other key lawyers
Santiago Maqueda; Rocío Rojas Iglesias